Thongs, flip-flops, double-pluggers, and crocs – these are popular holiday footwear styles that most children like to slip on their feet in the heat of the long summer break from school. These footwear choices can never offer enough support to truly be considered...

What are some of the signs of balance or coordination problems in children? Many children have difficulties with balance or coordination problems due to a wide variety of reasons. Some of the signs that parents might notice that may be indicative of a problem...

At Foot Health 4 kids we are committed to providing comprehensive podiatry care with a focus on children and adolescents. In October, one of America’s most prominent and experienced paediatric physical therapists, Beverly (Billi) Cusick, visited Australia to conduct...

Some young children may walk on their toes close to 100% of the time, for no apparent reason. If there is no known cause for your child to be persistently walking on their toes, it is known as Idiopathic Toe Walking. Toe walking is more common in babies born...

It’s 2AM, your 6 year old boy awakens, screaming of painful legs and wanting you to rub them to help the pain go away. While you massage his legs, you look for any cause for his distress, there is no swelling, redness or heat. Nothing looks out of the ordinary. You...

What is W-sitting? W-sitting is a common sitting position used by young children when playing. It is achieved by the child sitting between their legs. Children who have a reduced ability to balance are those most likely to sit in this way. It allows them to play...

Traditional children’s games like hopscotch may seem like they are all about having fun, but they also play an important role in child development. Jumping rope, hopscotch, skipping, playing elastics - all these classic kid activities hinge on a single accomplishment:...

Overweight children often have painful, flat feet that fatigue easily and prevent them from participating in sports and exercise, especially running-based sport (eg. soccer, hockey, athletics, cross-country etc). These types of physical activities not only prove to...

The increased popularity of soccer has been accompanied by an increase in related foot and leg injuries. For players and coaches it is important to understand what role soccer boot construction plays, both in causing and preventing injury. Soccer boots are constructed...